If you do not enjoy being lavished with "puppy love", then you may not feel comfortable here, because this is his home too. He is loving and sweet and trusting and if you don't feel better after such a warm welcome then you just don't understand unconditional acceptance and love. In his excitement at having company he may seem a nuisance for a short time but he does understand that your visit is not only his and will very soon settle down and perhaps even lay at your feet quietly as we visit or amuse himself with his toys. All it will take is a few minutes of your time to pat him and say hello and he will happily respect your right to relax and even ignore him if you so choose.

 Tuffy is guided by us in choosing the welcome you receive. If we are not comfortable with your presence he will very quickly show his displeasure as well. He's tiny but has the heart of a lion and sees himself as the guardian for our home. He lavishes affection on all those we greet with a smile but heaven help those whom we might find unwelcome. 

Don't ask that we banish him while you are here. We never punish him when he has done nothing which is not his right. And this is his domain as much as it is ours.

You will need to watch where you step as he does leave his many toy treasures around and I have learned that there is more to having a happy home than worrying if there is clutter around when someone drops by. A neat house won't make you feel loved. Our wee guy will and does. From the moment he joined our family he has given his heart and his soul to us with unconditional trust and love. His loyalty is unquestioned and he asks nothing but that we love him in return. 

He knows only kindness and love. We expect our guests to recognize and respect this and act accordingly.

There are many that find it difficult to understand the love between a pet and his family, but let me assure you, such a bond exists, and it is a very real and precious bond. A far more dependable one than any between we humans.  We could learn much from our furry friends if we only took the time to appreciate  how selfless the love they bestow upon us is even during those times when we may disappoint. They don't stand in judgment. We are their family and that is all that counts.Tuffy never notices my bad moods or if he does he chooses to make allowances. He doesn't turn away when I am cranky or out of sorts. He patiently waits for the mood to pass or does something designed to comfort me or to cheer me up. And he invariably succeeds. 

So please understand, you are a welcome guest. He is a very much loved family member who exhibits more loyalty and affection toward us than we ever even imagined existed. To say I adore this little guy would be  gigantic understatement. He owns me heart and soul. He fills my life with joy even when things are difficult or worrisome. I know all I need to do is turn and he is there. Ready to be whatever I need him to be. Quiet, playful, or simply there with a kiss and a snuggle which says its ok Mom, I'm here. He simply knows. And he is there. Animals sense so much we don't even realize. They cannot speak, but look into their eyes. They speak volumes. And always with unquestioning, undemanding, constant love.

 I am so blessed  that my husband chose last year to give me the gift of this tiny being. No gift has ever brought me such happiness or been so welcome.We knew the instant we saw one another that we belonged together and he came home with us that very same day. There was no question. It was as if he had only been waiting for me to come for him. He is truly my very best friend. When Petey left me Tuffy was here to comfort me having already placed his heart in my keeping. Now, to imagine life without Tuffy is impossible. He makes everything bearable no matter what problems or worries I may face. He fills my heart with a love beyond imagining. He has taught me that dogs are most assuredly our best friend. I believe its more than just coincidence that God gave us animals to love. What better example could we humans possibly have of the blessing of unequivocal love for one another regardless of the differences between us ?

 And why is it that we supposedly intelligent human beings still aren't getting the message this conveys ?

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